Full-Time

Production Manager

Composites

Posted on 3/22/2024

Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides launch services and builds spacecraft

Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace

Senior

Essex, MD, USA

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing
  • Extensive manufacturing optimization experience
  • 8+ years’ experience in Aerospace Manufacturing processes
  • Previous experience establishing a new product line
Responsibilities
  • Lead the build out of our SSC (Space Structures Complex) production facility in Baltimore MD.
  • Oversee production equipment selection, layout, and installation.
  • Manage processes and personnel for Composite Manufacturing Engineering and AFP (Automated Fiber Placement) Production
  • Identify and rectify system level bottlenecks and/or shortages
  • Develop the Production Manufacturing Roadmap to scale to full production rate
  • Assess and implement new manufacturing technologies to meet future production needs.
  • Coordinate between Structures and Programs to align program schedule.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure batch/lot procurements are being executed in an efficient manner.
  • Ensure that project and department milestones are met on time and within budget

Rocket Lab offers end-to-end space solutions, including reliable launch services, spacecraft design and manufacturing, and satellite components such as the Electron small orbital launch vehicle and the Photon satellite platform. Their technologies support various applications such as national security, scientific research, Earth observation, and communications.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

Lakewood, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

42%

2 year growth

107%
INACTIVE